On December 6, 2012, sixteen quilters from the Central Florida chapter of the Modern Quilt Guild, accepted Michael Miller Fabrics' challenge to make a quilt using fabrics from the "Madrona Road" collection. Quilters received six prints and one solid in the "ocean" colorway. Challenge rules stated:
- Only Madrona Road fabrics, from either the "ocean" or "citrus" colorway, and solids may be added to your project.
- The finished quilt should be no smaller than 80 linear inches, and may be made as large as you wish.
- All aspects of piecing and quilting should be entirely the work of the quilter.
- Should you not complete your challenge by January 28, 2013, you will be asked to donate $10.50 - the cost of the fabric - to the chapter's treasury.
We're happy to say that all 16 quilters completed their projects! Here they are in last name alphabetical order.
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Front - Marilyn D., 44" X 48" |
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Back - Marilyn D., 44" X 48" |
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Front - Karen E., 30" X 30" |
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Close-up - Karen E., 30" X 30" |
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Back - Karen E., 30" X 30" |
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Front - Kathy H., 38" X 21-12" |
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Close-up - Kathy H., 38" X 21-12" |
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Front - Joanne H., 32" X 24" |
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Back - Joanne H., 32" X 24" |
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Front - Linda H., 39-1/2" X 49-1/2" |
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Close-up - Linda H., 39-1/2" X 49-1/2" |
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Back - Linda H., 39-1/2" X 49-1/2" |
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Front - Jane L., 36" X 48" |
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Back - Jane L., 36" X 48" |
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Front - Karen M., 20" X 20" |
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Close-up - Karen M., 20" X 20" |
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Back - Karen M., 20" X 20" |
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Front - Sandy M., 42" X 54" |
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Close-up - Sandy M., 42" X 54" |
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Back - Sandy M., 42" X 54" |
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Front - Sue M., 25" X 18" |
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Close-up - Sue M., 25" X 18" |
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Back - Sue M., 25" X 18" |
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Front - Janis O., 30" X 30" |
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Close-up - Janis O., 30" X 30" |
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Back - Janis O., 30" X 30" |
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Front - Sheddy R., 52" X 52" |
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Close-up - Sheddy R., 52" X 52" |
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Back - Sheddy R., 52" X 52" |
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Front - Janet R., 35" X 13" |
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Back - Janet R., 35" X 13" |
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Front - Joyce S., 22" X 22" |
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Close-up - Joyce S., 22" X 22" |
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Back - Joyce S., 22" X 22" |
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Front - Jill S. 37" X 25" |
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Close-up - Jill S., 37" X 25" |
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Back - Jill S., 37" X 25" |
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Front - Anne V., 36" X 38" |
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Close-up - Anne V., 36" X 38" |
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Front - Kathy W., 24" X 28" |
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Close-up - Kathy W., 24" X 28" |
We all agree that this was a challenge! Everyone is pleased with the outcomes, and in some cases, happily surprised! It was a great evening sharing our quilts with one another. We hope you enjoyed the show!